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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists help give people their independence back as they assist and encourage them to overcome physical difficulties. They plan and direct therapy treatment, help with daily tasks, adapt equipment and housing for easier use, educate family, help set realistic goals and provide the support needed to reach them. For a patient with physical difficulties, even one small step inspires a sense of achievement.

Study will combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning in real healthcare environments. Students will have the chance to care for their own patients and learn about the industry through putting classroom learning into practice.

Applicants who don't meet the entry requirements to the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy may choose to study Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway (Health Pathway) to help prepare them for enrolment in the degree programme.

Our programmes

Te Ara Pūtake New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4)

One semester
Level 4
$3,890*
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2025
This programme is for those who want to begin study but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from four pathways that align with their career goals and gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Three years
Level 7
$8,508* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2025
Students in this programme will learn to assess and treat people who, because of illness, injury or circumstance, are limited in their ability to undertake daily activities.

Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Practice

Six months
Level 8
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus, Tauranga
Start date dependent on modules selected
This programme is designed to extend and deepen professional knowledge and skills in the fields of health and social practice which include: occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

One year
Level 8
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This programme is designed to extend and deepen professional knowledge and skills in the fields of health and social practice which include: occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Practice

One year
Level 8
Fee dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2025
This programme is designed to extend and deepen an individual’s professional practice and apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of fields of health and social practice which include, but is not limited to: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Professional programmes / short courses

Introduction to Supervision (Level 7)

12 weeks
Level 7
$973*
Hamilton City Campus
The Introduction to Supervision (in Health and Social Practice) programme explores the nature of supervision, the core processes within supervision and the professional and organisational context of supervision. It will prepare students to be able to establish a supervisory relationship. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to apply a model of supervision which structures the stages of a supervision session.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
While most people know something about common first aid, many acknowledge they have a lack of knowledge about how to support someone who is experiencing poor mental health. With one in five New Zealanders experiencing mental illness at some point in their lives, developing capability and knowledge to address this is an important part of supporting your workforce.

Pathways

Health and social practice pathway diagram

To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.

About the faculty

In the Centre for Health and Social Practice we provide practical interprofessional education that prepares students for a future in the health and social practice industry.

If you have a passion for people, nursing, social work and counselling, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or midwifery are all challenging but rewarding choices. Our courses and programmes are a great way to start your career, supported by experienced and registered academic staff.

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